Apparently, that which took out the S400 site was a Neptune missile modified into a LACM. Took them almost 1,5 years to do it. IMO far too long.
Seems like mechanised assualts are increasingly risky with modern drone corrected artillery able to blunt a thrust and incur heavy losses. Adding a minefield to the mix and you'll pay in blood for every inch of ground. We're seeing this playing out in the Ukrainian counter offensive and I expect any future Russia offensive to share the same fate.
Ukraine is now in contact in Novopropkopivka
At least I think only a few super states (US/China) can actually afford to pay for and operate the full C4 apparatus for effective combined arms operation. Modern informationalizd warfare is not only a test of the military infrastructure, but also those of civilian industry which is needed to build the equipment needed.Yes, but not because this is a logical outcome of current military technology and doctrine.
In my opinion, what we are seeing, is lack of skill on the part of NATO, Ukrainian, and Russian planners. Both countries need a much greater investment into C4 and operations personnel. Reconnaissance, suppression, and offensive operations need to be properly coordinated to avoid such catastrophic losses.
I do not believe this to be the future of warfare. This is a wake-up call.
It doesn't matter if the other lines are not as heavily fortified. The structure is such that if you break through one area, you'll be receiving fire from multiple directions, including sections of the 1st line still held by your opponent. A typical breakthrough would be a narrow thrust that is very exposed and worn down, easy targets for air and artillery. It wouldn't surprise me if the Russians have gamed out Rabotino and similar possible targets - with massive amounts of artillery zeroed in on likely breakthrough locations, just waiting for the moment that frankly looks like it's never coming.So is it just cope or what U.S. General Milley said was correct that the other lines of defenses are not as heavily fortified as the 1st?